It can be difficult to know how to prepare for labor if you have never gone through it. Because birth is so much of a mental task practicing breathing through distractions can be helpful. . It’s amazing to see just how long you can withstand the discomfort of the ice just by breathing differently. Try it! . Follow @therapeuticbirth for more tips on pregnancy, birth and postpartum! . . #Pregnancy #prepringforbirth #laborishardwork #laboroflove #doula #childbirth #birth #childbirtheducator | Thera

Breathing techniques that calm your nervous system fast 🫁 1. Box breathing 🔲 → The breathing pattern here is inhale, hold, exhale, hold and each of these are done for an equal amount of time. In this video I suggest four second segments, but this can be longer or shorter depending on your needs. 2. Physiological Sigh 😮‍💨 → This is one of my favorites for FAST relief. For this technique, your inhale will have two parts. One full breath in, with another right on top of it. Then exhale with a l

Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief

Deep Breathing Techniques to Help Your Mind and Body Find Calm